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Should I file a provisional patent application or a nonprovisional patent application?

We often recommend filing a provisional patent application if you primarily want to "test the waters" for market demand for your invention before investing in a full nonprovisional patent application. Our provisional patent applications provide a low cost way for you to establish priority to your invention and to preserve your existing eligibility for patent protection.

We often recommend proceeding straight to a nonprovisional patent application when you know you intend to fully pursue an enforceable patent and/or when you suspect a competitor may be planning to use your invention. If you definitely intend to pursue a patent, it is most cost-effective most expedient to file a nonprovisional patent application directly.